The
Czech Company Excalibur Army presents at the International
Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies IDET 2011
a new upgrade version of the wheeled self-propelled howitzer
DANA 152 mm, the DANA-M1 CZ.

The implemented upgrade items keep the
well established combat & service features of the
DANA system unchanged and at the same time transform the
weapon into an up-to-date and more powerful system. The
DANA -M1 CZ boasts an unbeatable rate of fire, greater
firing accuracy, excellent vehicle mobility and reliable
operation of the system. All these qualities predestine
the DANA-M1 CZ self-propelled howitzer to play a significant
role in the modern area of artillery support.

The
new DANA-M1 CZ include a new, high performance fire control
system (FCS) that boosts the combat efficiency of the
system and at the same time simplifies its operations.
The new developed solution of the FCS is based upon the
use of state-of-the-art technologies allowing the DANA-M1
CZ to be integrated into the C4I system.

The
DANA-M1 CZ is also equipped with an inertial topographical
navigation unit which is mechanically linked to the barrel
axis. This allows complicated and time consuming topographical
orientation of the gun to be skipped. The inertial topographical
navigation unit continuously transfers the current data
on the system position and traverse and elevation angles
to the ballistic computer.

The
chassis is also upgraded which increase the driving properties
and manoeuvrability of the DANA-M1 CZ. Several modifications
have been made to the cabin, as new seats, independent
air conditioning, new blackout lightning system and reverse
camera.